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Development of Groundwater Markets in China: A Glimpse into Progress to Date

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  • Zhang, Lijuan
  • Wang, Jinxia
  • Huang, Jikun
  • Rozelle, Scott

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Summary The overall goal of the paper is to better understand the development of groundwater markets in northern China. Field survey shows that groundwater markets in northern China have emerged and are developing rapidly. Developing in a number of ways that make them appear somewhat similar to markets that are found in South Asia, groundwater markets in northern China also differ by the impersonality and case bases. The privatization of tubewells is one of the most important driving factors encouraging the development of groundwater markets. Increasing water and land scarcity are also major determinants that induce the development of groundwater markets.

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  • Zhang, Lijuan & Wang, Jinxia & Huang, Jikun & Rozelle, Scott, 2008. "Development of Groundwater Markets in China: A Glimpse into Progress to Date," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 36(4), pages 706-726, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:36:y:2008:i:4:p:706-726
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